Sierra Vista Area Plant List

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The Sierra Vista Area Plant List, with common name, botanical name, and other plant information
Botanical Name Common Name Size Water Use Sun Exposure Native Plant? Evergreen?sort descending Remarks
Dalea frutescens Black Dalea 3' H 4' W Little to moderate Full sun No Yes

Shrub - Flame resistant - Prune by one half in January - Overwatering or drought can cause partial leaf drop
Acacia rigidula Blackbrush Acacia 10-15' H&W None to little Full sun No Yes

Semi-Tree or Shrub - Fragrant, pale yellow flowers almost glow on a bright spring day - To train to a single stalk, trim off suckers at base
Sambucus mexicana Blue Elderberry 10-30'H 8-20'W Moderate Full sun, Partial shade Yes Yes

Tree or Shrub - Drops its foliage during drought - Fruit is often used in jams, jellies, pies, and wine
Salvia chamaedryoides Blue Sage 1-2' H 2-3' W Moderate Full sun No Yes

Perennial - Marginal - Flame resistant - Deadhead to encourage rebloom
Yucca rigida Blue Yucca 12' H 5' W None to little Full sun No Yes

Succulent tree or shrub - Marginal - Dense spikes appear in spring or early summer
Callistemon citrinus Bottlebrush 10-15' H&W Moderate Full sun No Yes

Tree or Shrub - Marginal - Bruised leaves smell lemony
Eriogonum spp. Buckwheat See remarks Little to moderate Full sun Yes Yes

Some Shrub - Flammable - Check with nursery for size and hardiness
Teucrium fruticans Bush Germander 4-8' H & W Moderate Full sun No Yes

Shrub - Blooms almost year-round
Convolvulus cneorum Bush Morning Glory 2-4' H & W Moderate Full sun, Partial shade No Yes

Shrub or Groundcover - Marginal - Best in sun
Acacia crassifolia Butterfly-leaf Acacia 10-15'H & W Little to moderate Full sun, Partial shade No Yes

Tree - Leaves butterfly-winged shaped
Opuntia spinosior Cane Cholla 8' H 4' W Little Full sun Yes Yes

Cactus - Favored nesting plant by Cactus wrens and thrashers - Magenta flowers, yellow fruit
Quercus chrysolepis Canyon Live Oak 20-60' H&W Little to moderate Full sun No Yes

Tree - Handsome round-headed or somewhat spreading Tree with smooth whitish bark
Macfadyena unguis-cati Cat's Claw 25-40' H Moderate Full sun, Partial shade No Yes

Evergreen or deciduous vine or groundcover - After bloom, cut back some stems to stimulate growth lower down - Pinch back vigorous shoots as needed - Do not grow on stucco as it may pull the stucco off
Agave americana Century Plant 6' H 10' W None to little Full sun, Partial shade No Yes

Succulent - Variegated varieties available - Be sure you want a large plant before you buy it
Berlandiera lyrata Chocolate Flower 1.5 - 3' H & W Little Full sun Yes Yes

Perennial - Shear seedheads lightly to encourage more bloom - Dry for winter bouquets

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